I am scheduled to have the Mirena put in on January 22, and after reading through these forums I am very skeptic! My reason is not for birth control, but to eliminate my periods. I have endometriosis, and my period makes me want to commit suicide. So I talked to my DR. since I was unable to afford the Depo Lupron shots reccomended. I was thinking this would stop my cycle and I would be releived of pain. Now I am second quessing myself now, and even scared about this decision I am making.Now I am not sure what I should do because I was mainly encouraged because the head DR. has the Mirena inserted in her, and raved how great it was.I wish I new beforehand what my body side effects would be before I make this transition. Thanks for listening!!